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  2. FATALITIES AND ACCIDENTS.

    Through jumping on to the permanent way to recover a panel at Spencer-street railway station, Alexander Sampson, 50, of, Brighton-street, Richmond, [?]st his life. He ...

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  3. CHARITY ORGANISATION.

    The State Governor, Sir John Fuller, presided at the twenty-sixth annual meeting of the Charity Organisation Society of Melbourne, held yesterday afternoon in ...

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  4. MUNICIPAL INTELLIGENCE.

    Amongst the correspondence dealt with at yesterday's meeting of Braybrook council was a letter from Mr. James Hall, the council's solicitor, asking if Cr. C. Pennell had been correctly ...

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  5. DAILY WEATHER CHART

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  6. AMUSEMENTS.

    The last but one of Madame Nordica's series of concerts will be given this evening,in the Auditorium. The programme is a very attractive one. Madame ...

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  7. A LASS THAT LOVED A SAILOR.

    The story narrated in the City Court yesterday concerning the way in which a domestic servant named Louisa Dobson was alleged to have been heartlessly robbed by ...

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  8. WORK AND WAGES.

    The souther miners have agreed to continue working on the terms of the old award, on condition that the wages board meets and sits until a new award is made. ...

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  9. PERTH CASE NOT SMALL-POX.

    The Commercial Travellers' Club small-pox scare proves to have been a false alarm. Three Health department doctors to-day decided that Mr. Vernon Donald, ...

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  10. R.M.S. MONGOLIA.

    Consternation was caused on board the P. and O. Co.'s R.M.S. Mongolia prior to the vessel's departure from Sydney on Saturday, when it was learned that the ...

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  11. AUDITORIUM--VICTORIAN FESTIVAL CHOIR.

    Last night at the Auditorium an excellent concert was given, at which the Victorian Festival Choir sang Coleridge-Taylor's A Tale of Old Japan. This was the ...

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  12. SPORTSMAN'S GUN BURSTS.

    During the progress of a sparrow match at Colbinabbin on Saturday Mr. C. Dale, of Runnymede, had a narrow escape from injury. He was shooting with the right ...

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  13. HARBOR TRUST EMPLOYES.

    In accordance with the decision arrived at by the mass meeting of employes of the Melbourne Harbor Trust on Sunday, the executives of the Federated Engine. Drivers' ...

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  14. RICHMOND QUARRY HOLES.

    Cr. Beachcroft, at Richmond council last night, proposed that a deputation wait upon the Minister of Public Works with a view to securing the silt now being dredged from Hobson's Bay and the ...

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  15. FOOTBALLER'S NOSE BROKEN.

    D. Smith, a local footballer, had his nose broken whilst playing in a match on Saturday. ...

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  16. DROWNED WHILST FORDING A RIVER.

    Thomas Hiscock, a resident of Greenwald, was accidentally drowned in Smoky River on Saturday. He had evidently attempted to cross the river in a spring cart ...

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  17. STONECUTTERS' BOARD.

    The Minister of Labor has nominated the following as members of the Stonecutters' Wages Board:--Representatives of Employers: Messrs. A. Ballantyne, F. W. ...

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  18. RICHMOND TENDERS.

    The following tenders were accepted the Richmond council last night:--Supply of pipes for drain along Swan and Charles streets, Reinforced Concrete Co., £173 5; supply of wheel, of ...

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  19. MAN KILLED BY A WAVE.

    The inquest on the body of Frederick Mahoney, who was killed on the steamer Eumeralla off Warrnambool on Saturday by a huge wave which broke on board and ...

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  20. YESTERDAY'S WEATHER.

    Monday's reports showed that the disturbance which passed the State at the week end was still over the Tasman Sen, its easterly drift having been apparently ...

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  21. RIVER GAUGINGS.

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  22. MUNICIPAL SINKING FUNDS.

    At Northcote council last night Cr. Hayes moved that the question of obtaining an increase in the rate of interest from the Government on the municipal sinking funds be referred to the ...

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  23. WHEAT LOADING AT A STANDSTILL AT DARLING ISLAND.

    A stoppage of wheat loading occurred today at Darling Island wharfs. Practically all hands were concerned. These comprised railway and gantry men and wharf ...

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  24. BOY OF FOUR YEARS DRINKS ARSENIC.

    SYDNEY, Monday. Harold Albert Byrne, aged four, who lived with his parents at "Sunnyside," Crystal-street, North Sydney, accidentally ...

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  25. ELECTRIC LIGHT AT NORTHCOTE.

    In connection with the installation of the electric light at Northcote, it was decided, at the meeting of the council last night, to accept the tender of Armstrong Bros. for the erection of ...

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  26. PARKS AT NORTHCOTE.

    At Northcote council last night a deputation, representing the East Ward Progress Association, waited upon the meeting to urge the necessity for the securing of a park site for the East ...

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  27. MOTOR CAR FATALITY.

    The motor car fatality at the corner of Millar and Ridge streets. North Sydney, last week had its sequel at the city cornoner's court this morning, when an inquest ...

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  28. OCCUPANCY OF MERRI PARK.

    At Northcote council last night, the committee of the whole recommended that the agreement prepared, setting out the conditions of occupation for portion of Merri ...

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  29. ALLEGED EVASION OF QUARANTINE REGULATIONS.

    In consequence of alleged neglect to comply with the quarantine regulations in entering this State from New South Wales, Frank O'Grady, a well-known pugilist, was ...

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  30. A TOORAK RESERVE.

    An application by the Toorak Bowling Club (eighty members) for permission to use a block of land, an acre and a quarter in extent, for "sporting purposes," was considered by Prahran ...

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  31. CHILD WANDERS FROM HOME.

    Mr. J. Norris, a painter, reported to the local police on Saturday that his son, Oscar, 8, was missing. On a search being made the child's toys were found on the ...

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  32. LATE SPORTING NEWS.

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  33. QUALITY OF THE LYMPH.

    Complaints regarding the quality of the lymph which has been manufactured at the Federal Government's depot at Royal Park continue to be received. In an ...

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  34. FORECASTS.

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  35. DEATH FROM EXHAUSTION.

    The body of Walter Butts, of Waverley, who was reported as missing on Thursday, was found yesterday by a black tracker in the bush, four miles from Waverley. Death ...

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  36. THE RAILWAYS.

    Messrs. Norman and M'Clelland Railway Commissioners, who are making an annual inspection of this portion of the railways, visited St. Arnaud this morning. They ...

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  37. WHARF LABORER DROWNED.

    Whilst assisting to load timber in the steamer Westralia at the wharf to-day, Cyril Constantine, 20, was struck heavily by a log in a sling, and fell into the river. ...

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  38. AUSTRALIA CALLS--SPENCER'S NEW PICTURES.

    Another Australian film has been completed, and was seen for the first time in Melbourne last evening at Olympia. It is a stirring play, entitled Australia Calls, ...

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  39. THE POLICE COURTS.

    At Northecote yesterday, before Messrs. Plant (chairman), Bastings and Lawrence, Ps.P., Michael Kilmartin, laborer, was sued for £7 .71 arrears due under maintenance order at the rate of 5 ...

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  40. BOXING.

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  41. GAS LIGHTING AT BRIGHTON.

    On account of the satisfaction given by the erection of a 600-candle power Graetzin lamp at the intersection of Bay and Asling streets, Brighton, this week a 1000-candle power ...

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  42. THE HOUSING QUESTION.

    Representatives of the Church of England, Roman Catholic and Presbyterian churches met yesterday at the chapter house, St. Paul's, to discuss the question of ...

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  43. MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS.

    Nominations closed at Collingwood and Fitzroy yesterday as fallow:--BRIGHTON. Although Cr. Burrows, who retires and seeks ...

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  44. PROPERTY OWNER'S LIABILITIES FOR PRIVATE STREETS.

    At Essendon court yesterday Louisa Vaughan was sued by the local council for £44 119, proportion of the cost of constructing a private street. ...

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  45. ASTRONOMICAL MEMORANDA.

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  46. COUNTERFEIT HALF SOVEREIGNS.

    At Fitzroy yesterday Robert Aspinall, 36, dealer was charged with attempted imposition. Emma Foy, licensee of the Gertrude Hotel, Gertrude-street, stated that Aspinall, with two ...

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  47. MAJOR P[?]ANETS.--August 12.

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  48. COLLINGWOOD.

    Abbotsford word: Cr. C. W. S. Aumont (reelected). Victoria ward: Cr. W. Rain (re-elected). Barkly ward: Cr. A. Collins (reelected). Loch ward (Cr. Mars[?]hner not seeking ...

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  49. OFFICIAL RAINFALL RECORDS.

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  50. SEWERAGE OF SUNSHINE.

    Such [?]stantial progress has been made at Sunshine that residents are looking forward to the time when the township will be [?]wered, and yesterday the Braybrook council was urged by ...

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  51. FITZROY.

    West ward: Cr. E. T. Apps (re-elected), East ward: Cr. D. Reddan (re-elected), Central Ward: Cr. J. L. Snadden (re-elected), Clifton ward: Cr. F. R. Chapman (re-elected), North ward: Cr. ...

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  52. BILLIARDS.

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  53. IMPROVED SERVICE NEEDED.

    For some time dissatisfaction has been expressed with the inadequate local train service, and a petition is being prepared for presentation to the Minister of ...

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  54. HAWTHORN.

    Mr. F. W. Dawborn has definitely decided to oppose Cr. Roche, the retiring member for the Yarra ward. Mr. Peter Young has nominated for the extraordinary vacancy in the Power ward. ...

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  55. MAINTENANCE OF A CHILD.

    At Fitzroy yesterday George Robinson, horse dealer, of Charlton, was sued by Nora Ryan, waitress, for maintenance of an illegitimate child. Defendant did not appear. ...

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  56. PRODUCTIVITY OF THE SOIL.

    Mr. Keast, M.L.A., visited Officer this afternoon, and conferred with his constituents on several local matters. Subsequently he gave a lecture on Production, Land ...

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  57. AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP.

    BRISBANE.--The match for the Australian amateur championship was commenced in Brisbane on Monday night. G. Shailler (New South Wales) defeated L. Beauchamp (Victoria) by 1201 to [?] ...

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  58. GREATER MELBOURNE.

    TO THE EDITOR OF THE AGE. Sir,--In reading your article in Saturday's issue in favor of a greater Melbourne scheme of municipal government. I was ...

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  59. COUNCILLORS' LONG RECORDS.

    HAMILTON.--A remarkable record in connection with municipal work bus been achieved by Cr. D. O'Brien, who for 38 years has represented the North-East riding in Minh[?]ite shire council. ...

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  60. BRIGHTON COUNCIL.

    The Brighton council last night, on the motion of the mayor, accepted with deep regret the resignation of Cr. R. A. Elmanson as a representative of the North ward, ordered a minute ...

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  61. ARTS AND CRAFTS SOCIETY.

    Members of the Arts and Crafts Society of Victoria met yesterday afternoon at the Town Hall. The State Governor, Sir John Fuller, presided. It had been intended to open the new"Craft ...

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  62. LICENSING PROSECUTIONS.

    REFRESHMENTS FOR ROAD RACE COMMITTEE. Before Mr. V. Tanner, P.M., and local justices, at Essendon court yesterday, Robina Taylor (Lincolnshire Arms Hotel, Mount Alexander-road) was ...

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  63. HOUSEBREAKING AT NORTHCOTE.

    Two youths--Thomas Sinnett and John Hardy--were charged before Messrs. Plant, Bastings and Lawrence, .J's.P., at Northcote yesterday, with housebreaking and stealing at Northcote on 14th ...

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  64. ST. KILDA-BRIGHTON DESTRUCTOR.

    On the motion of the mayor (Cr. T. Wilson) and Cr. Pullman, the Brighton council last night adopted the following recommendations of a conference of the St. Hilda and Brighton councils ...

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  65. INSOLVENCIES.

    Sidney Plowman Harris and Albert F. C. Tovoy, carrying on business as seller or imitation jawellery in Swonston-street, under the style of the Barrios Diamond Co., and in Pitt-street, Sydney, ...

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  66. UNDER THE TABLE.

    At the same court Michael Cochran was charged with being on the premises of the Victoria Hotel during prohibited hours, without lawful excuse. Senior Constable O'Leary testified that on Sunday, ...

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  67. COUNTRY SHOWS.

    WAGGA.--Record entries have been received for the Murrumbidgee Pastoral and Agricultural Association's annual show,commencing 19th August. They are as follow:--Horses(including 260 ...

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  68. WATTLE DAY.

    The various details in connection with the campaigh to be made on Monday next (Wattle day) are now complete. The official budge and stamped collecting box may now be procured by those ...

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  69. APPOINTMENT OF TRUSTEE.

    Judge Moule, sitting in the Insolvency Court yesterday, approved of the registration of Mr. Lyell M[?]A. Howdon, of The Block, Elizabeth-street, Melbourne, as a trustee in insolvency. ...

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  70. LATE MINING NEWS.

    KALGOORLIE.--The following monthly returns are announced:--Horseshoe, 2903 tons, value £26,937. Working expenses, Australia and London, £30,429; profit, £6508 Great Boulder, 18,788 ...

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  71. LAW LIST.--THIS DAY.

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  72. Advertising

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  73. THE ESCAPE FROM THE JOHN MURRAY.

    Some nine boys made their escape from the John Murray, moored off Port Melbourne railway pier, on Sunday evening. Eight of them reached land by means of ...

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  74. FIRE ESCAPES IN PRAHRAN FACTORIES.

    At the meeting of Prahran council last night Or. Naylor moved--That the acting chief officer of the Fire Brigades Board he requested to inspect and ...

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  75. THE HAWTHORN SEAT.

    Mr. W. Burston, retired head teacher, announces that he will submit himself as a Liberal candidate for Hawthorn. ...

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  76. UNPROTECTED HAT PINS.

    At the South Brisbane police court today eight women were fined 1[?] each, with 36 costs, for wearing unprotected bat pins. ...

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  77. Advertising

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